Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 561-565 , September 2006

Reversible Pelvic Asymmetry: An Overlooked Syndrome Manifesting as Scoliosis, Apparent Leg-Length Difference, and Neurologic Symptoms

  • Jussi Timgren, MD

      Affiliations

    • Physiatrist, Unit of Physiatry, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
    • Corresponding Author InformationSubmit requests for reprints to: Jussi Timgren, MD, Physiatrist, Unit of Physiatry, Helsinki University Central Hospital, PO Box 340, Helsinki 00029, Finland.
    • ,
  • Seppo Soinila, MD, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Professor of Neurology, Department of Neurology, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Helsinki, Finland

Received 24 October 2005 ,Revised 28 February 2006 ,Accepted 26 April 2006.

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PII: S0161-4754(06)00173-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2006.06.024

Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics
Volume 29, Issue 7 , Pages 561-565 , September 2006

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